FOLKDANCES - How we used to dance

The aim of the FOLKDANCES project is to promote physical activity, especially traditional sports, among children and minimize sedentary lifestyle by introducing children to traditional dances. Specific objectives - to create safe space for children and youngsters to share, learn and practice traditional dances - to foster the intercultural dialogue through traditional dances - to establish a sustainable transnational network to promote traditional sports, aiming to exchange good practices and experiences - to promote the conservation of cultural heritage of EU countries Beneficiaries of International week of traditional dances: 60 participants - members of folklore ensembles, folk song and dance ensembles and young people with fewer opportunities, such as young people from regions with economic and social obstacles, young people with a low level of education coming from underdeveloped areas where traditional dances are easy to practice almost anywhere. 12 accompanists - Sport experts, Trainers from folklore ensembles, folk song and folk dances ensembles, Youth workers and Social workers Beneficiaries of 1 day international training: 100 participants - members of folklore ensembles, folk song and dance ensembles and young people with fewer opportunities, such as young people from regions with economic and social obstacles, young people with a low level of education coming from underdeveloped areas where traditional dances are easy to play and can be practiced almost anywhere. Beneficiaries of 6 awareness raising campaigns in schools youth and leisure centers: 120 kids and youngsters from schools youth and leisure centers Results: Promote promote European traditional games by creating safe space for children and youth to share, learn and play together. Outputs: International week of traditional dances, international training, 6 awareness raising campaigns